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The Brookhaven leader., 1887-04-21
The TOrtugas Island.

WAsnINGToN, April 16.-It is stated at
both the State and Navy Departments that
there is no truth in the dispatch from Key
West that Commodore Green, OF the United
States steamer Yantlc, officially forbade
the English men-of-war at Port Au Prince
to carry out the threat of seizing Tortugas
Island. Secretary Whitney never heard of
such thing until he saw the dispatch in a
New York paper. He said it was not like
ly Commodore Green would act without or
ders; if he deemed it necessary TO do so he
would have telegrapbed the department at
once
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-04-21

The expedition sent out by the
American Consul in furtherance of his
effort to break up the infamous us'ry
system which has grown up in Moro eco
under the protection of foreign Con-
suls. has returned to Tangier, having
released all the Moors imprisoned at
Alcazar and Larachc under American
claims. They found the prisons in
which the men were confined in the
foulest condition; the inmates half
starved, ragged and covered With ver-
min, and somo of them with heavy
chains fastened to their necks and legs
A notorious usurer named Turgiman.
on whose claims majority of the peo-
pie were held in prison, was arrested
for falsely. alleging that he was an
American protege,
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-04-21

AN Atlanta, Ga, special says:
There is conflict of jurisdiction be-
tween the State and Federal courts in
Georgia. William NJ. Miller violated
the Prohibition law, was indicted and
on trial, when, by writ of habeas cor
puS, the case was transferred to the
Federal court. Judge Clark wrote a
letter to Governor Gordon, denouncing
the action Of Judge Pardee as an in
fringement on State sovereignty, and
asked that the State take measures
against such encroachmcnts. The
State will claim the jurisdiction of the
prisoner
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-04-21

JUDGING srom the programme Just
published by the Berlin University of
the lectures for the coming summer
semester, that institution represents y
perfect tower of Babel. The following
are the languages to be taught: Latin,
Greek, French, English, Italian, Span
ish, Portuguese, Danish, Polish, Rus
sian, Hungarian, Slovenian, Sanskrit,
Syrian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Semetic,
Arampan, Arabic, Turkish, Ethiopian
and Chinese. The new Oriental semi
nary, about to be created, is likely 10
add some more languages to the fore
going list.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-04-21
Clum Executed.

CAssvILLE, NO., April 16,-Edward F.
Cum, convicted at the last September term
of the Barry County court of the murder
of j. J. White and Ella Bowe, was
publicly hanged in the presence of
about seven thousand people at this place
yesterday afternoon. Many of the specta-
tors came from a distance to witness the
execution. some travelling not less than
fifty miles, and hundreds were congregated
around the scaffold on the hillside near
town for several hours before the final
scene in one of the most sensational muir
der cases ever known in Southwest Mis-
souri, Nearly one-third Of the people pres
eut were w6nfen and children,
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-04-21

WILLIAM HENNICK, Baltimore tin
plate drummer, had himself arrested
at Washington recently for violation
of the law imposing a license tax on
commercial agents. In the police court
he was fined $205, and on refusing to
pay the fine or offer bail was committed
to the custody of the marshal for sixty
days. An application for writ OF
habcas corpus was Immediately pre-
sented to the court in general term,
and it was made retulnable at once.
The purpose was to make this u test
ease
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-04-21

SENATo% Beck was reported urging
on me Presidentthe necessity Of calling
special session Of Congress as early
rs September. He believed that with
the revenues cc'ting in there would be
h sericGa contraction of the currency
unless Congress took measures to pre-
vent, or unless bonds We're bought at
a high premium. Tho President has
told the Senator that he does not think
an extra session necessary.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-04-21
THE BUENA VISTA DISASTER.
The Fall of Rock and Loss of Life Due to
Premature Blast,

BUENA VISTA, Col, April l6.-In a 60 feet
cut on the Midland grade near Buena Vista,
2J-foOt hole was put down Thursday to
blow OFF the face of the cut, and sprung
with twenty kegs of black giant powder
The foreman was loading the charge, and
when he had filed in ten kegs the charge
prematurely discharged, throwing masses of
rocks into the cut, where thirteen men were
working, instantly killing six and wound
ing seven. The wounded iaclude Mr.. Ber-
nard, one of the firm, but none were fatally
wounded. The dead lie at the mOrgue here.
The names of the kill ID are: Tim Sullivan,
William Conway. w. $. Coreoran, William
O'Nei, William Hopes. ami an unknown
man. The wounded are recovering and re-
cciving the best of attention. Some claim
the explosion was caused by tamping the
blast with an iron bar. Conflicting state
ments, however, are made in this respect.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-04-21
News to be Gathered.

Newspaper reporter Ito livery-stablc
man)-Quick, now, n horse and buggy!
I've got an important assignment and
no time to lose.
Livery stable man Qeading out .
very dilapidated specimen of horse)
Yes, sir-yes. sir.
Reporter (eyeing the animal with
iisfavor) Great Scott, man! Do you
think I'm reporting for a monthly
magaZine.-N T. SuR-
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-04-21
Some idea of the value of water in

Some idea of the value of water in
Southern California may be gained
from the opening of the Gage irri-
eating canal, near Riverside. Three
years ago land sold above Riverside
for five dollars an acre. 1t was with
out water and was counted valuable
only for grazing. Mr.. Gage made con-
.ract with large number of owners to
furnish them with abundant water at
300 per acre Then he dug an
eleven-mile canal, supplied with water
partly from the Santa Anna river bus
mainly from artesian wells. Recently
water was turned into the canal. and
and which sold for FIVE dollars now
sells for S3o0'an acre
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-04-21

Mr.. BEECHER's last contribution to
periodical literature was published in
the April brooklyn Magazine, and was
a most vigorous article, giving the
great preachers opinions of dancing.
social amuscments, stimulants and to-
bacco, in a general consideration of
Youthful ENcesses and Qld Age"
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-04-21

An extensive plot among the in
habitants of Upper Bu,nah and the
Dacoits TO burn the towns in that Sec
ton, massacre the Europeans and
proclaim new King, has been frus.
Grated by the police and loyal Burmese.
who, after three days fighting, cap
turcd the leaders.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-04-21
SENATOR MCPHERSON, of

SENATOR MCPHERsON, of New Jer-
sey, views with alarm the tendency OF
the labor organizations to "fock hy
themselves politically as meaning
serious injury to the Democratic party.
He says that if the Labor party nomi-
mates, in 1888, a separate National
ticket as it did in 1884 it will make
Democratic succese extremely doubtful
in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut,
INDIANA and West Virginia.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-04-21

FRITZ. the Crown Prince Of Germany,
is no longer the Prince of school girls $
imagination. Fritz is tfty-six and the
old Emperor may outlive him vet.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-04-21
CURRENT COMMENT

THACKERAY's letters arc said To be
attracting much attention, and will re-
vivc an interest in his books.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
West Washington.

The Columbia Baptist Association
closed Its session last night at the Gay
Street Church. The meeting was presided
over by Professor Mason. Mrs. William
Stickney offered resolution to establish q
Baptist House for Old Ladies In the Dis.
tiict. Rev. Mr.. Green, Mr.. Fox and Mr..
Beard spoke 10 favor Of the resolution. The
subject was laid on the table for future
consideration. A statement was made
that the debt on the Gay-Street Church,
81 500, which has been standing for several
years, was liquidated during the past year,
and due to the efforts OF Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Cullough, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Bennet, Mrs.
Besll, Mrs. Haycock, Mrs. Artz and Mrs.
WEIGH. The attendance yesterday and last
night was very large. \ sumptuous repast
was provided by the ladies Of the church.
which was voted decided success.
The fair for the benefit Of the Congress
Street NJ. L. Church closed last night with a
good attendance. The entertainment was a
| financial success and reflects much credit on
the ladies engaged in the good work.
There was q very enjoyable hop last
| night given by the Logan Pleasure Club al
Academy Hall on High street.
| The funeral OF Mr.. William Davis took
| place from his late residence, on the renley
town road, to-day, at 12 o'clock. Inter.
ment at Oak Hill, The pall-bearers were
Mr.. Thompson, Mr., Morris Adler, Mr.
Nourse, Mr.. Moore, Mr.. Green and Mr.
| Knowles.
The boat Knode, with 1000 bushels
wheat and two tons Of hay, arrived to day
consigned to j. NJ. and j. w. Waters.
There were three arrests in this precinct
since yesterday for petty ofIenses.
| Temperature and condition Of water a,
"a. m: Great Falls, temperature, 45 condi
tion, SO; receiving reservoir, temperature
/ nj a
south connection, 80; distributing reservoir,
temperature, 46; condition at intluent gate
house, 80; condition at efiuent gate
house, 36.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
The sunday-scbooI Union.

The meetings that have been held during
the week at Wesley Chapel In the interest
OF sunday-school work came to close yes
terday. The meetings were under the
auspices OF the sundsy.school Union OF the
District and have been very successful In
their mission.
The closing meeting last night was pre-
sided over by Mr. j. B. Wright. The ad-
dress delivered by Rev. G. o. Little,
pastor Of the Assembly Presbyterian
Church, entitled "CLildren's Work for
Children" proved to be instructive and to
the point. He said the one thing most
needed wss unity in sunday.schoOl work
and the establishment ~ missions to reach
the children outside OF the SUNDAY schools.
A series of questions ana answers reg ira-
Ing uniform work closed the meeting.
You can distipguish topper by his gin
phiz.-[ Pittsburg Chronicle.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
PUBLICATION OFFICE OF THE
NATIONAL CAPITAL DIRECTORY,
14l7 F ST. n. W., % Floor,

l4li OF. n. W., I'D LOOlt,
WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. l6, 1887.
To THE PUBLIC An irresponsible indi-
vidual, who signs himself 81. ii. Goodfel-
low," has written to various merchants and
business men, stating that the National
Capital Directory will not be Issued, and
that the proprietor had discharged his can.
vassers and abandoned the enterprise, find
ing II would not pay.
Tho statement circulated Is malicious and
false In every particular. The undersigned
assures the residents OF the District that the
canvass now being made will be the most
complete and accurate ever attempted here;
that the information contained In the book
will be valuable TO every taxpayer and man
OF business; that It will be issued Jan. !, 1883;
that il has come 10 stay and will be regarded
as an Indispensable volume to the general
public. A visit to room lO3, Corcoran build
Ing, or to l4l7 + st. n. W., will dispel any
existiug doubts, and convince all that IN
conducting this enterprise 20 fiaal success
there Is no such word rs "fail.n
Respectfully your obedlent servant,
WILLIAM DICKSON, Publisher.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
yszlinS 81

Thoroughly cleanse the blood, by using
DR.. Picrce's Golden Medical Discovery, and
good digestion, fair skin, buoyant spirits,
strcngth and health win be established.
Golden Medical Discovery cures all hui
moIs, from tho common pimplc, blotch, or
cruption, to the worst SCrofula, or blood
poison. Especially has II proven it's efficacy
In curing Snlt-rhGum or Tctter, Fcvcr-sores,
Hin ioint Disease, ScrOiulous Sores ana
Swcllings, Enlarged Glands, and Eating
UlccIh. ,,---.
Golden Medical Discovery cures Consump-
tion (Which Is Scrofula Of the Lungsl, by
its wonderful blOOd-purfylng invigorating,
aud nutritlvc properties, For Weak Lungs,
shifting of Blood, Shortness of Breath,
bronchitis, Severe Coughs, Asthma, Chronic
Nasal Catarrh and kindred affections, II is
a sovereign remedy.
For Torpid Liver, Biliousness, or :" Liver
Complaint" Dyspepsia, and Indigestion, 1t
i an uncquallcd remedy. Sold by druggists
DIR. PIEHCE'S ANTI
HiIiOus and Cathartic. 70 cts. a yial.
by druggists.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

as the only manufacturing clothlers OF
Washington, and our low prices are In ac-
cofdance. EisEMAS Bros cor. 7th and L.
See our large line OF s. Children's Suits.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

10 buy every new poox that comes out,
when you may have the privilege Of reading
all you want at the low price OF IS subserip-
No, 1S43 r street northwest, has all the
standard works and all the new books as
soon as published. Call and subscribe.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
HouseKeepers ana others. Atten-

Smiths reliable installment house, eligi-
bly, located at 452 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, has full stock Of heating and
cooking stoves, ranges, carpets, furniture,
blankets, comforters, parler aud dining
rooms sets, etc. These goods are staple
articles, and they are In demand and will
be sold on easy terms, by the week or
month, on the installment plan, to suit
their customers,
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
South washinctOn.

DIR. George w. Brooks, South Wash.
iDgton physician, died Monday In Lead.
vile, Col. His remains will be brought
here and buried In the Harmonial Cemetery
by the local organizations Friday.
The wife OF John Balllnger died sud
denly, without medical assistance, yester.
day, at her residence, 1924 Sixth street
southwest. The Coroner was notified.
st. Dominic's Church fair will prob
ably last until the end Of the month. Con
tests for several articles will close Saturday
night,
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
Mrs. n. BrascIman's Opening,

which takes place to-day at 60i Eleventh
street northwest, will be continued during
the week, where the finest and hand
soonest assortment OF new art needle work,
Cmhroideries and other superb materials
ever shown in the National Capital will be
on exhibition.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
WASHINGTON CRITIC
CITY SPECIALS.
BurEart's Elegantly Furnished
Dining pnrIors,

The genial proprietor of this centrally 10.
Gated restaurant, on the corner OF Tenth aud
+ streets northwest, makes a speciality of
accommodating lady shoppers aud others
in that popular locality. His ladies' and
gentemen's dining parlors are on the sec
ond floor, entrance on Tenth street, and are
beyond question amongst the handsomest-
equipped diningtooms In the National Cap
ital
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

james Mckinney and ROBBERY Kayser
white, were arrested by Officer Galway yes
terday for robbing William Ridley OF about
800 In a saloon at Seventh and X street.
southwest Tuesday night.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
RaIrnInnn.

b. X. Plain & Co., st. Cloud Building,
furnish the following on quotations.
Closed yesterday, 7ii; opened to-day, as;
highest, 75s; lowest, 7I2; BIS p. M, 75l.
New York Stock Market.
The following have been furnished by
A. Macgill & Co, bankers and brokers, 5l5
Seventh street northwest:
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
l,eopIe shop About

and finally buy at the only clothing manu-
fscturers OF Washington.
EIsEMAs Bros, cor. eth aud Z
The low prices on our large line Of Over
coats is one OF the causes.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

OF Genuine Diamond Lace Pins, bought
from a retiring importer, will be sold from
50 up. LEW CALLlsuER, the Jeweler,
225 PENNSYLVANIA ave. southeast.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
"AIderney Dairy wagons

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every
morning and delivered In ! ID "Ward"
prints, 40c. per lb. Also cottage cheese.
buttermilk and sweet milk, Be. per qt.
Cream, l5. per pit.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
w. H. HOughtOD n Co., lSlA 1
street Northwest,

have received their new line OF Furniture,
Carpets, Upholstering Goods and Wal
Paper for fall. Furniture upholstered.
Splendid assortment at lowest prices.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

A wnrELnARRow load Of imported Cas-.
tile soap, at 10 cents per pound, may be
seen In Mettz's window, No. l0li street
npfthwest
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

MoSooRAMs and address dies stamped In
colors at low figures. Kervand's, 1919
PENNSYLVANIA avenue.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

Cashmere Bouquet Perfume
is upexcelled In exquisite combination OF
delicate odors. Colgate & Co. are the
largest perfumers,
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

LIGHTNING RoDs, electric work.
j. II. kUEuLISG, 1912 Pa. ave.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

Drink Phil. best Brewing Com
pany's Milwaukee beer.
the acknowledged Beer Of the District. For
trademark (Which appears on every bottle),
see Sunday papers. Retailed by dealers
generally and Wholesale only by 7. ID. Har-
Der, 703 and 7O5 North Capitol street.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

for the other clothiers to compete with oui
low prices. EisEMAS Bros,
Manufacturers, cor. 18th and L.
See the line OF Sl2 80 Overcoats.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
Rudden's Furniture, Carpet and
stove House

makes Q speciality of union-made goods.
Workingmen should, therefore, when In
need Of anything in his line, give him call.
His prices are as reasonable, his terms as
easy and his goods as reliable as can be
found elsewhere. Remember the place
RUDDES's,
930-932 Seventh street northwest.
Sign Of the union.made stoves.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
nrirer,s I,re CnrdinI-
100 Different stylesi

Sure cure for coughs and colds. One
dollar per bottle. Depot COS Pa. avenue
northwest,
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
Wedding Presents
II is Out Of the Question

10 great assortment and at bargains. Cal
Usher, the jeweler, No. 225 Pennsylvania
avenue southeast.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

When one man tries to do the work OF
three the work Of the two generally remains
undone.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
Address Registered Letters to
New Orleans National Bank,

REMEMBER that the presence OF Generals
Beauregard and Early, who are In charge OF
the drawings, Is guarantee Of absolute fair
ness and integrity, that the chances are all
equal, and that no one can possibly divine
what number will draw prize.
REMEMBER, also, that tho payment OF
prizes Is GUARANTEED BY FOUR MA
TIONAL BANKS of New orleans, and the
tickets are signed by the President Of an In
stitution whose chartered rights are recog-
nized In the highest Courts; therefore, beware
Of all limitations and anonymous schemes"
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

LTrHoeRAPH CHECK booRs made to order.
Handsome designs. Keryand, lOl2 Penn
eylyapia avenue,
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
tse Dr,ycrs Vyc CordiaI,
Eyeryb,dy Kuov.Us

for coughe, colds and all bronchial troubles,
81 per bottle. Depot, COS Pa. ave. north
waGt
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

VISITING CARDs neatly engraved from
your plates at 70 cents per hundred. Ker-
wand, 10l2 Pennsylvania avenue.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

LIGHTNING RODS repaired. Speaking
tubes, j, II. KUEHLISG, 1912 Pa. ave.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
Red DamaSkS.

6o-inch Turkey Red Table
Damasks, ten choice pat
terms, fast colors, only soc
per yd.
6o-inch Cardinal Table
Damasks, with white border,
excellent quality, only 75c
per yd.
72-inch German Linen
Red Table Damasks, extra
heavy quality, only 81 per
per yd.
56-inch fine Toilanette
Table Damasks, variety of
fancy mixed colors, only
SI.I5 per yd.
72-inch Pink German
Linen Table Damasks, very
choice, exquisite designs,
usually sold at $3.50, only
SI.25 per yd.
DOYlGS and Napkins.
100 Dozen.Plald Linen Doyles,
Only Sec per doz.
1CO dozen 5-S Bleached German Damask
Napkins,
Only 9Oc per doz.
1000 dozen SIS Bleached
German Linen Damask
Table Napkins, full sell
wedge, extra fine qualities,
large variety of choice pat
terms, many Of them match
ing the Table Damasks in
design.
sI.Go s,,so ss.@ sSS
i.aass a'tS aso to s.Ss s.SS
G.S Bleached German Linen Damask Table
| Napkins, full selvedge, desirable patterns and
excellent values, ss.sj, ss.75, 80, $3.50 and IS
| per doz.
| 800 dozen u Bleached German Linen Table
| Napkins, exquisite patterns, supertne ,quali'
ties, many matching the Damasks In design.
| and are unequaled bargains.
'ss sss ss:s ia ss.@ SsS
Specials.
| 100 dozen n Cream German Linen Damask
| Table Napkins full selvedge, choice patterns
extra fine quality; aud previous to this pur
Only 80 per doz,
Elegant Line Of
Table Cloths
Crumb Cloths,
Tray.Coyors,
Side Board Cloths,
| &C., &c, sc.
Each and everything OF.
fered at the most reasonable
prices consistent with first
class qualities.
(socond hoorJ
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

Chicago Markets.
The following summary is by b. X. Plain
& Co., st. Cloud Building, Ninth s. Y
streets:
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
tn the Ladies'.
II IL Not NecessarY

Send your lace curtains to the Swis
Steam Laundry, 1929 + street.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
some OF Our bargains

Gents hand dsewed shoes. .................I 90
Cents Waukenphast.......... ...,........... 3 90
Gents fine calf but, Dals. and cong. 2 so
Ladies' kid, genuine hand stitched. 4 so
Ladies' fine Kid button. l so
Our ladies' goat and kid button at s. can
not be beat.
Youths school shoes, button or balls, 81.
W. s. BRowS, 305 Pa. ave. S. Q.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
Mantle Cabinets, BcautifuI Designs.

In stock, walnut, cherry and ord oak. L.
brary sets In walnut, cherry and ord oak,
upholstered In Russia leather. color to suit.
BREITBARTH's,
Seventh street northwest, Odd.Fellow Hall.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

is q triumph OF right over wrong.
EisEMAS Bros, Manufacturers,
Cor. 7th and +.
See our line Of $40 and $3.50 Cashmere
Suits.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

90 to John r. Kelly. stalls CPS, 629 and $50
Centre Market, and 206 and 2OS Northern
Liberty. Corned beef speciality.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17

1t IL the best.
Ask for IT, schlitzs' Milwaukee Lage
Beer. For sale by all leading houses.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
The Queen OF Beers.
The only beer for ladies.
For Lounges ana Couches

found a complete line, from the medium to
the best manufactured, covered In all the
latest designs in upholstery. Plushes, petty
points, English velour, tapestries and
leather, at prices that defy competition.
Remember, BREITBARTH's,
Seventh street northwest, Odd-Fellow Hall.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
The Oueen of Reers
Our square Dealing Principles

is a triae higher In price, but of superio
quality to all others.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-17
Thanksgiving Sale O. Linens,

After ample preparations
we are ready for the Linen
trade. 1t has been our GUS
tom every year at this time
to inaugurate a Grand Spe-
cial Sale Of Table Linens,
as SO many housewives like
to set of their Thanksgiving
Day dinner with an entirely
new outfit of Table Linen.
Our present stock surpasses
in point OF immensity, at
tractiveness and intrinsic
value every previous
Thanksgiving offering, and
we take especial pride in
soliciting your personal in
spection. We have secured
a number of special drives,
and guarantee you the best
values possibly obtainable.
AS we cater to all, we
start the stock at the lowest
grade we consider worth the
buying, and touch every in
termediate quality up to the
best made.
5s-lnch Cream German Linen Damasks,
Only 3jc per yard.
CO-lnch Cream German Linen Damasks,
Only igc per yard
Co-Inch, extra, Cream German Linen Table
Damasks,
only IS and acc per yard.
GC-Tnch Cream German Linen Table Damasks,
30, 6al6 and CSC per yard.
ca and Ci.lnch. at 75c; 6s.inch, at size per yd.
SpEcIAL-5o pieces "a
inch Cream German Linen
Table Damasks, excellent
heavy quality, thirteen
choice patterns. Usually
sold at $3.50. Only ST. per
yard.